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Maltahöhe
Skip as a destination; use only as a fuel-and-snack stop on the C19/C14 route between Mariental and Sossusvlei or Walvis Bay. No need to stay overnight.
Maltahöhe is a small village of about 3,500 people in the Hardap region, named after the wife of a German colonial officer. It has a historic hotel, a campsite and a general dealer, but no major sights. Its value is purely logistical: a fuel stop and a place to stretch your legs on the long gravel drives of central Namibia.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- NAD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, roads in best condition)
- avoid Nov–Mar (rain can make gravel roads muddy and impassable)
- Airports
- Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek (WDH) · Eros Airport, Windhoek (ERS)
- Nights
- 0
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- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Namibia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Namibian government sources before booking: since 1 April 2025 citizens of 33 countries, including the US, UK, most of the EU, Canada and Australia, need a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
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- Namibia ↗Etosha gates open at sunrise and close at sunset: you must be inside a camp or out of the park by closing time.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Maltahöhe+264 81 924 ▾
- Ambulance and rescue (private, E-Med Rescue 24)+264 81 924
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maltahöhe, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia…Namibia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative.Namibia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard).Namibia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Namibia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Namibia-wide
- SafetyMaltahöhe is a quiet village with low crime.
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- RestroomsClean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.Namibia-wide
- Emergency numbers+264 81 924 ambulance and rescue (private, e-med rescue 24) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall-town shops close Saturday afternoon and Sunday; fuel stations in towns are open daily.Namibia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWDH Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek (Main international gateway…
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack at general dealerN$20–50
- BeerBeer at hotel barN$20–35
- Budget bedOld Bridge campsite (per person per night), a night, per personNAD 80
- Mid-range bedMaltahöhe Hotel double room, a night, per roomNAD 500
- High-end bedMaltahöhe Hotel double room, a night, per roomNAD 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NAD 80 · Mid NAD 400 · High NAD 800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek (Main international gateway; about 5 h by tar and gravel road to Maltahöhe via Rehoboth and Mariental — check road conditions.) · ERS Eros Airport, Windhoek (Domestic and charter flights; about 4.5–5 h by road to Maltahöhe — check.)
Map of Maltahöhe
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Maltahöhe
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Mariental · 102 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (4 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maltahöhe: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
1 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. You need your own vehicle to reach the campsite or continue your journey.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Drive north on the C19 then C27, about 2 h 30 min
A full-day trip from Maltahöhe; leave early to catch the morning light on the dunes.
Mariental
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Drive east on the C19, about 1 h 15 min
Larger town with more services (supermarkets, banks, accommodation).
Duwisib Castle
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive north on the C19 then D826, about 45 min
A small Romanesque Revival castle built by a German colonial officer; you can sleep inside.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Maltahöhe village
Only two options: the historic hotel (basic rooms, bar) and the Old Bridge campsite 2 km (1.2 mi) outside. Both are very basic.Only two options: the historic hotel (basic rooms, bar) and the Old Bridge campsite 1.2 mi (2 km) outside. Both are very basic.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- N$80–200 (campsite only)
- Mid
- N$300–600 (hotel room)
Trip budget
| Maltahöhe Hotel double room1 × 1 night × NAD 500 | NAD 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NAD 400 | NAD 800 |
| Trip total≈ NAD 650 per person per day, bed included | NAD 1,300 |
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2026 estimate in Namibian dollars; fuel and vehicle costs excluded.
Prices of common things
| Petrol (per litre)check | N$22–25 |
| Snack at general dealer | N$20–50 |
| Beer at hotel bar | N$20–35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Gravel roads can become slippery after rain; check conditions before driving.
- The campsite has no power sockets; bring your own water for drinking and cooking.
- Fuel station hours may be limited; fill up in Mariental or Helmeringhausen if possible.
Emergency numbers
- Ambulance and rescue (private, E-Med Rescue 24)
- +264 81 924
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Emergency
- Ambulance and rescue (private, E-Med Rescue 24)+264 81 924
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mariental → Maltahöhe (C19, 100 km): about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sossusvlei → Maltahöhe (C19/C27, 150 km): about 2.5 h by car
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dankie — Thank you (dahn-kee)
- Hoeveel? — How much? (hoo-feel)
- Waar is die petrolstasie? — Where is the petrol station? (vahr is dee peh-trol-stah-see)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maltahöhe. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season, roads in best condition) · avoid Nov–Mar (rain can make gravel roads muddy and impassable) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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